College students needed as tutors for AVID Program

Published: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 4:45 p.m.

DELAND - College students are needed to tutor in the Advancement Via Individual Determination Program at selected area Volusia County middle and high schools. AVID is funded through Title I grants and is an internationally-recognized program designed to help students enroll in a four-year college.

Tutors earn starting rate of $9.29 per hour for tutoring college-bound students under the direct supervision of an AVID elective teacher during the school day at times scheduled by each school. Rates may be higher depending on qualifications. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 college semester hours to be eligible to apply. Recent college grads and qualified Volusia County substitute teachers are also encouraged to apply.

The AVID elective class is offered in 15 Title I schools serving more than 1,000 students within Volusia County.

For further information, contact Glenda Butler, AVID Program, at 386-255-6475, 734-7190 or 427-5223, ext. 33228 or email gcbutler@volusia.k12.fl.us. Application information can be found on the district's website at myvolusiaschools.org.

<p>DELAND - College students are needed to tutor in the Advancement Via Individual Determination Program at selected area Volusia County middle and high schools. AVID is funded through Title I grants and is an internationally-recognized program designed to help students enroll in a four-year college. </p><p>Tutors earn starting rate of $9.29 per hour for tutoring college-bound students under the direct supervision of an AVID elective teacher during the school day at times scheduled by each school. Rates may be higher depending on qualifications. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 college semester hours to be eligible to apply. Recent college grads and qualified Volusia County substitute teachers are also encouraged to apply. </p><p>The AVID elective class is offered in 15 Title I schools serving more than 1,000 students within Volusia County. </p><p>The following sites are in immediate need of tutors: DeLand Middle, Deltona Middle, Galaxy Middle (Deltona), Heritage Middle (Deltona), Holly Hill School, New Smyrna Beach Middle, Pine Ridge High (Deltona), River Springs Middle (Orange City), Southwestern Middle (DeLand), Taylor Middle-High (Pierson) and University High (Orange City). </p><p>For further information, contact Glenda Butler, AVID Program, at 386-255-6475, 734-7190 or 427-5223, ext. 33228 or email gcbutler@volusia.k12.fl.us. Application information can be found on the district's website at myvolusiaschools.org.</p>